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privacy policy

GOETZE’S CANDY COMPANY, INC. COMPANY PRIVACY POLICY

Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. knows that privacy is important, and is aware that consumers are concerned about proper handling of their personal information. The following statement is in regards to the online collection consumer / visitor information by Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. Company. It explains what information (both personal and non-personal) is collected and how it is used by the company.

INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT

Personal Information

Personal information is information that could be used (either alone or combined with other data) to identify a specific consumer, such as a user name, password, credit card number, etc. Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. does not require visitors to register in order to enter its website. However, there are certain situations where individuals must to register in order to fully participate, such as:

Signing up to receive newsletters

Entering into contests / promotions

Purchasing products / clothing / merchandise (from the online store)

Contacting us

Instances such as these typically require individuals to provide certain a certain amount of personal information, such as their:

Name

Address

Phone number

E-mail address

In addition, Goetze’s only requires certain information, depending on the situation. The mandatory fields within a form would be marked to show significance, while any additional fields will be left blank.

Non-Personal Information

The Goetze’s website uses technology to track a small amount of aggregate and non-personal information about site visitors. For example, it uses a cookie from Google in order to utilize Google’s statistics and other analytical tools. Goetze’s does not use cookies to collect or store personal health information about you.

Cookies are simply small files that are placed on your computer by a website for future recognition and possibly tracking. Please note that this information does not relate to particular individuals. Instead, it provides Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. with insight into overall website traffic, such as the:

Number of visitors each month

Points of entry

Site visited before Goetze’s (if linked to from another page)

HOW WE USE COLLECTED INFORMATION

Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. understands that privacy is a concern and can assure consumers that any information that is collected about them is not sold to marketers. Goetze’s only shares consumer information with business partners who assist certain aspects of the business. They are only given the information necessary to provide their service, and to help align customer demands with company efforts. Partners may not disclose any of this information and must protect its privacy. Therefore, neither Goetze’s, nor its partners share or sell consumer information in any other circumstances.

Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. primarily uses consumer information for internal analysis of products and marketing / sales efforts. Goetze’s reserves the right to use any of this information to

Provide offers and promotions that are relevant to consumers

Improve / create new products

Improve the website and other online efforts

This includes Goetze’s use of comments or statements on the website (such as those given in response to questions in a survey). However, unless stated otherwise, all comments will remain anonymous.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

The Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. website contains links to other websites for your convenience. Be aware that privacy policies can vary depending on the website.

Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. Company does not endorse the content, operators, products or services of such sites, and is not responsible or liable for the services or other materials on or available from such sites. Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, or products or services available on or through such sites.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Goetze’s website does contain content that may be directed to children under the age of 13. In instances such as these, the information and related practices are regulated by the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. In addition, there are some pages within the website where children can register. Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. does not knowingly collect personal information about children under 12 without first acquiring parental / custodial consent prior to engaging in additional communications. It also does not require children under the age of 13 to provide information that is unnecessary to the specific task at hand. In addition, any personal information that is collected from these individuals is never shared with / sold to third parties.

Note to Parents

Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. urges parents and guardians to talk to their kids about their online activities, and to monitor the content that they view.

To find out how to obtain a copy of the information your child has provided to Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc., to update you that information, or to request that we discontinue any communications, please contact:

Marketing Department

marketing@goetzecandy.com

Please note: responses typically take between 1-3 business days, however, at certain times the wait might increase, (rarely longer than 5 business days).

DISCLAIMERS

Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. Website Disclaimer

Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. employs reasonable security measures to protect any personal information submitted to the company through the website. Such security involves the use of SSL-secured Web forms, firewalls, and other commonly employed security methods.

Balanced Lifestyle Disclaimer

The content on this website is for informational purposes only.

Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. Company is not claiming to be a health expert. All materials on this website are provided for informational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. Please consult appropriate health and fitness professionals on any matter relating to their health and wellbeing. Any readers who fail to consult with appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries.

The content on this site is meant to provide an entertaining introduction to living a balanced lifestyle. Its purpose is to help kids see that living healthy is not difficult, and to hopefully help them take a few simple steps in the right direction.

Content Use Disclaimer

Unless noted otherwise, all information contained on this website, such as text, graphics, logos, icons and images is copyrighted by and property of Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. Company, and may not be copied, altered, stored or otherwise used in whole or part without the express consent of Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. Company. The user may make one copy of the content of any page of this website for personal and noncommercial use which does not harm the reputation of Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. Company, provided the user does not remove any trademarks or copyrights, and does not alter content.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Goetze’s wants your experiences on its website as pleasant as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about the Goetze’s Candy Company, Inc. privacy statement please contact the company directly using one of the methods below.

E-mail: marketing@goetzecandy.com

Please note: responses typically take between 1-3 business days, however, at certain times the wait might increase, (rarely longer than 5 business days).

Goetze's Candy Company, Inc. is a 5th generation, family owned business; manufacturing confections since 1895, and specializing in caramel and creams sweet treats. Goetze's caramels are branded under the Caramel Creams® and Cow Tales® names, and are always made with the finest ingredients in our plant in Baltimore, Maryland. Made in the USA.

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